[Results of treatment in congenital esotropia].

THE AIM

We analyzed results of the operations in congenital esotropia.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

In paediatric ophthalmology department were treated 42 children in age 1.5 to 2.5 years with congenital esotropia. Strabismus angles were from +20 degrees to +45 degrees. After the operations children were controlled in paediatric ophthalmology clinic. The pleoptic-ortoptic therapy was applied when children finished 3.5 years old.

RESULTS

28 children had orthoposition after primary operations and 20 had binocular vision. 6 children had second operation due to excessive functional activity inferior oblique muscle or residual angle.

CONCLUSION

The operations of children with congenital esotropia between 1.5 to 2.5 years old provided good functional results.